Scholarships

Scholarships recognize academic excellence and may also take into account community involvement, leadership, creativity and other qualities.

Take the time to explore the many scholarships and awards available – and apply!

In addition to University of Toronto scholarships, you should also consider the many awards offered through various external companies and agencies. If you have questions regarding these awards, you should direct them to the awarding organization. These awards are updated frequently, so check back regularly for up-to-date information.

Admission Scholarships are for those individuals applying to the University for undergraduate studies.

In-course Scholarships are available to students currently registered at the University of Toronto. Additional information on In-course Scholarships is available through a Division's (Campus, Faculty, College) Registrar's Office.

In-course Scholarships

University of Toronto students have access to over 5,900 in-course scholarships every year. These scholarships are awarded to current students who are excelling in their programs. For example, through the University of Toronto Scholars Program, students completing their first, second or third year of study can receive scholarships of $1,500 each – the University offers 100 of these per level every year.

Top students will automatically be considered for most of these awards, but be sure to browse through the various opportunities, as some do require applications.

With some exceptions, students are permitted to retain multiple awards up to a maximum aggregate value of $15,000 per year.

Campus, Faculty and College Scholarships

Campuses, faculties and colleges offer both admission and in-course scholarships to their outstanding students. Several colleges also offer residence scholarships.

Qualified students will be automatically considered for most of these scholarships. Others will require an application. Please refer to the individual college or faculty web site listed below for further information.

The School of Graduate Studies maintains a list of major graduate awards accessible through their website.

Scholarship Sorter

Use this sorter to research scholarships available to University of Toronto applicants and students. Select the type of award you are interested in learning about. Applicants should look at the Admission Scholarships for undergraduate students. Current students should look at awards for undergraduate or graduate students, depending on which scenario suits your needs.
IMPORTANT: If the application deadline falls on a day the University is closed (e.g. weekend, statutory holiday, etc), applications are accepted on the following business day

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All Awards

Use this filter to determine the type of award you are interested in: Admission Scholarship, Grant, Bursary, etc. In general, awards with these titles are awards offered by the University of Toronto. The entries listed as “Admission Scholarship” are, generally, University of Toronto awards, while those listed as "Scholarship for Current Students" may be University of Toronto awards or external awards the University wishes to bring to your attention.

All Actions

Use this filter to determine which awards require an application, which are automatic consideration and which require you to create an Awards Profile at join.utoronto.ca

All Availabilities

Use this filter to determine awards for domestic or international students. .

All Study Levels

Use this filter to determine who can receive the award. Most awards are divided between Undergraduate and Graduate Awards with some open to all students.

Recipients must enter/attend the chosen academic program in the year of application. Requests for deferment will be considered only in unusual circumstances such as illness.
Proof of registration must be submitted before the award can be paid out.
In the event that the student does not complete the academic program, they must submit documentation stating the reasons for their inability to complete the proposed course load.

To be awarded to first entry undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and residents of Ontario, on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and community involvement

To be awarded to an undergraduate student who has self-identified with mental health challenges (registration with Accessibility Services is not required). Recipient will be determined on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership in the University and/or broader community. Leadership can be broadly defined in terms of any social, academic, and volunteer experience in the University or in the community.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;
Applicants must be either hard of hearing or Deaf;
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and attending a recognized post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2018 as first-time or returning students, or mature students, 19 years of age or older;

Your university fees consist of tuition, incidental and ancillary fees, and are based on several factors. In addition, you’ll want to consider other costs such as books, supplies, residence, transportation, food and other expenses.

If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, there are many sources of financial aid available to help you cover the costs of your University of Toronto education – from OSAP and other government aid, to assistance provided by the University. Explore your options.

If you are an international applicant, you should find out about your home country’s financial aid programs to see if you qualify for assistance. The University of Toronto is a publically-funded institution and because of that cannot offer financial aid to international students.

I’m an international applicant, can I receive financial assistance from U of T?

The University of Toronto is a publically-funded institution and because of that cannot offer financial aid to international students. If you are an international applicant, you should find out about your home country’s financial aid programs to see if you qualify for assistance.

Submit your OSAP application, then print and sign the consents and declaration pages - and any other required supporting documentation - and either upload them through your OSAP account online, or submit by mail or in person to Enrolment Services.

Follow the instructions provided to submit your Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) at a Designated Canada Post Office to be forwarded to the National Student Loan Service Centre (NSLSC).

If you are a returning applicant you may not need to submit any documentation.

Eligible high school students are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships when they apply to the University. There are also admissions scholarships that require a separate application, and others that require you to complete an awards profile.

Note, however, that the value of scholarships is rarely sufficient to cover all costs the student will incur while attending University of Toronto.